5 AM

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5 AM



The slope of your contours 
are a mere hint 
beneath the morning sheet. 

Slowly, 
my hand 
slides along 
the back of your arcing thigh, 
over the satin 
of your creamy-peach flesh 
until that moment -

when I reach around 
to steal your breath.

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This Quadrille (44 word poem) shared with those dangerous curves over at DVerse Poets.
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©2024 Christopher Reilley 

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  1. A stunningly sensual quadrille, Chris.

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  2. Now that's the kind of contoured encounter I'm talking about. So titillating, Chris!

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  3. Oh this is perfectly seductive

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  4. More than several poets connected contour with sensuality ... love your interpretation !!

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  5. taking breath away indeed beautifully done.

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  6. You captured the sensuality of the moment perfectly. Excellent poem!

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  7. Just the right kind of 5 A.M. wake-up call!

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